Lunahar - Salipur, Cuttack

Lunahar is a village situated in the Salipur tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from Salepur and around 30 km from Cuttack. Chandradeipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lunahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lunahar is 399726. The village covers a total geographical area of 181 hectares and falls under the 754202 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Lunahar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Salipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kendrapara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lunahar

As per Census 2011, Lunahar village has a total population of 4,715 people, consisting of 2,405 males and 2,310 females. The village has 1,055 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 448 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,586 literate and 1,129 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,217 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 18 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lunahar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Lunahar

Lunahar is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Lunahar

Lunahar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badakhandita, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Lunahar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lunahar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lunahar village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Lunahar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lunahar village are given below:

FAQs about Lunahar